Explore the Family Name Hossler
The meaning of Hossler
1. South German (Hössler): variant of Hässler (see Haessler). 2. Possibly also an altered form of German Hösler (see Hosler).
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How common is the last name Hossler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hossler has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 29,421 in popularity, falling to 32,079 by 2010, marking a decline of 9.03%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also declined in this period from 757 to 719, reflecting a decrease of 5.02%. Additionally, the proportion of people with the Hossler surname per 100k individuals dropped by 14.29% from 0.28 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,421 | #32,079 | -9.03% |
| Count | 757 | 719 | -5.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hossler
The ethnicity composition of those with the Hossler surname also underwent changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Within a decade, the percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased from 98.28% to 96.11%, a change of -2.21%. Notably, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native within this surname group, registering at 1.81% and 1.25% respectively in 2010 - a change from zero recorded in the previous census. However, the data showed no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or of Two or more races amongst the Hossler surname bearers in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.28% | 96.11% | -2.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |